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Hellgate: London is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 21 gameplay attributes and found 57 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Dead Island, Killing Floor 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide lead the list, with Dead Island reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Hellgate: London special.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2007Dev Flagship Studios

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The closest game to Hellgate: London is Dead Island — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Killing Floor 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide follow close behind.

#1Dead Island92 #2Killing Floor 288 #3Warhammer 40,000: Darktide88 #4The Ship: Murder Party89 #5RoboCop: Rogue City86

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Games like Hellgate: London

57 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

92

Dead Island

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticSkill TreeFirst Person

IGDB70· 8

Year 2011Dev Techland · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with co op, while skipping third-person shooting

#2Killing Floor 2

88

Killing Floor 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorPost-ApocalypticSci-FiSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 129KIGDB81· 13OC78· 62

Year 2016Dev Tripwire Interactive · Iceberg InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, co op and online features, while skipping third-person shooting

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

88

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 132KIGDB78· 5OC75· 80

Year 2022Dev FatsharkOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

#4The Ship: Murder Party

89

The Ship: Murder Party

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 6.0KRAWG👍 41%· 179MC76IGDB80· 2

Year 2006Dev Outerlight · Blazing GriffinPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

#5RoboCop: Rogue City

86

RoboCop: Rogue City

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 87%· 34KIGDB74· 6OC73· 114

Year 2023Dev Teyon · NaconOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and setting cyberpunk, while skipping survival mechanics

#6Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

86

Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativePost-ApocalypticHorrorLootSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 21KIGDB80· 8OC77· 45

Year 2015Dev FatsharkOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, horror tension and fantasy world, while skipping third-person shooting

#7Bright Memory: Infinite

84

Bright Memory: Infinite

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkSci-FiSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 40KIGDB67· 5OC63· 95

Year 2021Dev FYQD-Studio · PLAYISMOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping survival mechanics

#8The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

81

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkProceduralFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 3.5KIGDB89· 1

Year 1996Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

#9The Elder Scrolls: Arena

81

The Elder Scrolls: Arena

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeProceduralFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 2.5KIGDB88· 2

Year 1994Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, procedural generation and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

#10Legend of Grimrock

80

Legend of Grimrock

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeLootSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 6.7KRAWG👍 75%· 298MC82IGDB75· 3

Year 2012Dev Almost Human GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

77

ULTRAKILL

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiPost-ApocalypticFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 228KRAWG👍 87%· 141

Year 2020Dev Arsi "Hakita" Patala · New Blood InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, punishing difficulty and ranged combat, while skipping survival mechanics

#12Dark and Darker

83

Dark and Darker

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicLootFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 65%· 83K

Year 2023Dev IRONMACEOn PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

77

Deadpool

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13

Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Hellgate: London, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics, while skipping survival mechanics

#14Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

75

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeDarkHorrorLootSkill Tree

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Hellgate: London: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

#15Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

77

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeDarkHorrorLootSkill Tree

IGDB80· 3

Year 2006Dev Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Hellgate: London, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Hellgate: London?: The closest game to Hellgate: London is Dead Island, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Hellgate: London?: The three closest games to Hellgate: London are: 1. Dead Island (92/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Killing Floor 2 (88/100, 15 shared attributes) 3. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (88/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Hellgate: London's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 57 candidates across 21 dimensions.
Is Killing Floor 2 similar to Hellgate: London?: Yes, very much so — Killing Floor 2 scores 88/100 similarity to Hellgate: London. They share 15 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Hellgate: London?: The best RPG games similar to Hellgate: London are Dead Island, Killing Floor 2, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and The Ship: Murder Party. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Hellgate: London attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter.
How is similarity to Hellgate: London calculated?: We compare Hellgate: London against every game in our catalog using 21 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Hellgate: London experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.